Jeff Balch is the founder of Basemap, a navigation app for your smartphone. On this episode we dive into HOW Jeff uses and manages his application and how it plays a role in his backcountry success as well as what sets it apart from other apps.

Daniel Galhardo founded Tenkara USA after researching the Japanese fishing culture and method of fly fishing. On this episode we talk about what the Tenkara method is, how it works, and why it's great for backpackers.

Tyler Lau joins the podcast to talk about how hiking trails are designed, built, and maintained. We also take a little time talking about his experience with diversity in the outdoors and why it's important.

Rowan Smith is a Personal Trainer specializing in helping backcountry trekkers meet their goals. On this episode, we cover what he considers 6 overrated training methods aimed at backcountry adventurers.f

Nicholas Reichard is a thru hiker who documents his trails with film cameras. He's hiked the AT, PCT, and part of the CDT doing just that and documenting his time on trail. We cover everything from how he got started to what it all means.

Dylan Tonkin quit his job to Thru Hike the Appalachian Trail not knowing what he'd do afterwards. He went on to hike the PCT and is now a business owner. On this episode, we discuss the importance of finding happiness and what it's like finding it.

Matt Hardinge brings a new look to backpacking in the form of upland bird hunting. We talk about the film he helped create about pursuing the Himalayan Snow Cock, conservation, and what Pheasants Forever is doing to save bird habitat.

Rawlogy is a brand dedicated to self care in the backcountry. Marek Bowers is the brains behind the operation and one hell of a guy. Look no further than Rawlogy for the solutions to sore muscles and injury prevention.

Justin Helmkamp is a long distance hiker who, when not hiking, spends his time with teenagers and young adults in Wilderness Therapy. We cover his recent hike of the Te Araora and explore how the wilderness can promote a healthy mind.

2 Foot Adventures is a mobile backpacking gear shop focused ultralight gear for PCT Thru Hikers. Mary is back for round 2 and we talk about everything from popular gear, to lessons learned, and what the PCT can teach you.

Jared Frasier is the Executive Director of 2% for Conservation, a Non-Profit that certifies that brands and individuals are donating 1% of their time and 1% of their money to conservation efforts. This episode is gold!